Back to School Routine

It’s time again for back to school preparations. This time of year is always hectic for parents. The budgets are stretched thin with back to school purchases and everyone is a little sad that summer is ending. Here are a few ways you can make this yearly transition tradition a little easier.

Adjust sleep times

• Start adjusting bedtimes and wake up times to school year time now
• Make this transition easier by adjusting in 15 minute increments until the desired time is achieved
• Practice getting up, dressing, eating breakfast and brushing teeth, before your normal school departure time to make sure they can make the bus.

Verify summer school work is done

• Check all assignments to make sure they have been completed
• Check the reading list to make sure books have been read
• Sit down with your child to review a few assignments to make sure they maintained levels from the end of last school year

Organize

• Have your children help get the house organized
• Buy bins, folder, flip charts and dry erase boards, anything to help you get and stay organized
• Tell you kids what’s expected during the school year. Coats should be hung up, school bags put away and clothes should be placed in the hamper

Following these simple steps will help you make the transition into the school year a little easier for you and your children.